Medial Epicondylitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is medial epicondylitis AKA?
A
Golfer’s elbow
2
Q
Pathogenesis of golfer’s elbow?
A
Micro-tears in common flexor origin
3
Q
Cause of medial epicondylitis?
A
- Repeated strain
- Degenerative enthesopathy of common flexor
4
Q
Which type of sports elbow is more common?
A
Tennis elbow (lateral)
5
Q
Signs and symptoms of medial epicondylitis?
A
- Painful and tender medial epicondyle
- Pain on resisted middle finger and wrist flexion
6
Q
Treatment for medial epicondylitis?
A
Self-limiting: usually resolves -Rest from exacerbating activities -Physiotherapy -NSAIDs Injections may carry risk to ulnar nerve
